Hot Employment Topics for 2017: Independent Contractors
June 8, 2017
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Miller Canfield - 99 Monroe Avenue NW, Suite 1200, Grand Rapids MI 49503
Employee misclassification continues to be an enforcement priority for the Department of Labor and the subject of employee lawsuits. Join Miller Canfield employment attorney, Leigh Schultz, for an engaging, comprehensive presentation reviewing the latest guidance on independent contractor status. Attendees will learn practical tips and guidance regarding the following:
- The importance of proper classification and the risks associated with misclassifying employees
- The various tests used by the courts and governmental agencies for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor
- Best practices for avoiding improper misclassification
This activity has been approved for 1 HR (General) recertification credit hour toward aPHR, PHR, PHRca, SPHR, GPHR, PHRi and SPHRi recertification though HR Certification Institute (HRCI). SHRM credits are pending.
There is no cost to attend.